Apple cider reduction
- Apple cider: 4 cups
- Cinnamon stick: 1
- Salt: 1 pinch
- Add the apple cider, cinnamon stick, and pinch of salt to a saucepan.
- Bring to an easy boil over medium heat.
- Simmer gently until reduced down to 1 cup.
- Remove from heat and let cool before using.
Cocktail
- Bourbon: 60 ml (2 oz)
- Reduced apple cider: 15 ml (0.5 oz)
- Angostura bitters: 1 dash
- Ice: as needed
- Add the bourbon, reduced apple cider, and Angostura bitters into a mixing glass.
- Add ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass with ice.